Technical Operations Officer

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Technical Operations Officer to support mission-critical operations worldwide. The role plans, executes, and manages technical and operational support programs to address complex global challenges. It requires integrating technical expertise into operational processes and collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including in high-pressure environments.

The position involves planning and carrying out sensitive operations in support of national security objectives, coordinating between operational and engineering teams, and conducting field-based deployments and troubleshooting—including overseas and austere settings. The officer leads and mentors multidisciplinary teams, develops technical capabilities and solutions, and creates documentation and reports on operations and mission outcomes. Travel is 10–25% of the time, both within and outside the continental United States.

Requirements

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI clearance and Poly.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Technical Operations, including foreign field operations and mission-critical deployments.
• Expert knowledge of technical tradecraft, emerging technologies, and field-operable technical systems, such as low-power, satellite, and broadband communication technologies.
• Proven leadership experience as a mentor, branch chief, or technical lead managing multidisciplinary teams conducting technical and operational projects.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills for cross-functional projects in technical and operational domains.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and apply innovative solutions in ambiguous, high-stakes environments.
• Experience briefing senior-level management and providing strategic recommendations to achieve mission outcomes.
• Ability to travel 10–25% of the time, CONUS and OCONUS.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, cyber, computer science, or a related technical field; experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Experience establishing and managing technical programs in diverse geographies, including South Asia, Europe, and the Near East.
• Hands-on expertise deploying and tasking an array of technical solutions in support of classified operations.
• Advanced technical certifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, configure, and execute highly technical and sensitive operations in support of national security objectives.
• Interface between operational and engineering development teams to translate technical requirements and align them with mission-critical goals.
• Conduct field-based activities, including technical deployments, equipment setup, and operational troubleshooting in overseas and austere environments.
• Lead and mentor technical and operational teams, provide strategic direction, and support professional development.
• Leverage customer and partner technical assets to conduct unilateral and joint intelligence operations against high-value targets.
• Develop innovative approaches to enhance technical capabilities, including satellite communications, low-power systems, and signal collection technologies.
• Deliver technical solutions and training for deploying personnel and other stakeholders as mission needs evolve.
• Develop and maintain documentation and reporting on operational processes and mission outcomes.
• Travel 10–25% of the time, CONUS and OCONUS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed